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To Honor Exceptional & Everlasting Unions. Welcome to The Axtells: Wedding Photography + Films. We are a professional wedding photography and videography service based in Wilmington, North Carolina, available to capture weddings throughout the United States. Specializing in wedding photography, wedding videography, engagement photography, and boudoir photography - we ensure that this part of your wedding journey is as easy as it is enjoyable.

Services Offered

The Axtells Wedding Photography & Films provides every couple with a range of wedding packages for both their photography and videography needs.

  • Full high-definition recordings
  • Detailed personalization with a Couples Questionnaire and Multiple Audio Foundations
  • Bonus Clips with completed videos
  • Professional / Licensed Music with your Videos
  • RAW footage (available for an additional fee)
  • 2-3 dedicated cameras
  • Separate Audio Recordings
  • Second videographer
  • Drone footage
  • Highlights video
  • Full-featured video

...and we get it. There’s so much that goes into planning and finding all the perfect vendors for your wedding day. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed—don’t worry! You’re certainly not alone. Our goal is to make your wedding experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. If you're planning your wedding - don't hesitate to reach out! We'd love to see how we could capture your wedding day best, and deliver memories from your special day that are beautifully and uniquely yours.

  • Veteran-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$4,200

What is the starting price for your wedding videography services?

$4,750

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$4,200

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$4,750

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
Full Feature Video
High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
Raw Footage
Save The Date

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What primary style do you identify with?

Cinematic
Storytelling

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

Which wedding events do you service?

Ceremony
Pre-Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date

What videography services do you offer?

Drone Footage
Full Feature Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Raw Footage

What final video formats do you offer?

Digital Download
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83% Recommended by couples
Gabby
Gabby A. Sent on 09/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Book with the axtells!

Working with Stephanie was so much fun and we love our pictures! We set up a package for our engagement shoot and wedding which she helped us put together according to our budget and wedding dreams. After the engagement shoot we knew we made the right decision! We are definitely not accustomed to photoshoots but she has a way of making it so easy, comfortable, and fun! She is ORGANIZED AND CREATIVE! Our pictures perfectly capture the vintage/old money vibes we were going for while still remaining true to the bridal/wedding photo needs. Even with the hustle and bustle on the wedding day she got every photo we needed including the ones with family and she did it with efficiency so we could enjoy as much of our cocktail hour and reception as possible! We are so grateful to have worked with Wilmington’s BEST photographer!
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Michelle S. Sent on 07/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!

The Axtells were the best decision for photographers we could have made for our wedding day. In our first meeting, we were immediately drawn to their professionalism, punctuality, enthusiasm, and passion to ensure that our day would be special. Stephanie and Charles have an amazing passion for photography and are extremely talented in capturing the moments we didn’t even know existed. They listened to and worked with us on the different ideas we had and were able to offer suggestions that matched our personalities. They are beyond punctual and have astounding eyes on scoping out spots for the dreamiest photos. As a couple who thought they weren’t photogenic, the Axtells really made us feel like models. They guided us in all the right ways and added positivity and humor throughout it all. It was truly a blast being able to spend the day with them. In receiving our photos, they are absolutely stunning, the turnaround time exceeded expectations, and there isn’t one thing we would have wanted done differently. Thanks to the Axtells, we can continue to relive our special day for all the years to come. I cannot recommend them highly enough!
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 09/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

best photography team!

Stephanie and Charles are so sweet and so nice! They have been so helpful and responsive and we just received our wedding photos previews! They are so lovely!!! We can't wait to see the rest! Best photography team!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Real Weddings

Kevin & Janel
70 photos · 06/13/2020
Alexis & Hassan
60 photos · 02/01/2020
Ryan & Heather
67 photos · 09/21/2019
Mia & Andrew
35 photos · 05/10/2019
Marie & Christian
64 photos · 04/21/2019
Caitlin & Connor
32 photos · 08/11/2018

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
The Joyner Company The Joyner Company Wedding Photographers

Stephanie is an amazing photographer with the eye for any situation! We collaborate ideas and business strategies daily to grow our individual businesses. Stephanie Axtell Photography delivers high quality work in a very professional manner. She has second shot for me in the past and will continue to do so in the future!

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The Axtells: Wedding Photography & films frequently asked questions

The Axtells: Wedding Photography & films includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
The Axtells: Wedding Photography & films includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
The Axtells: Wedding Photography & films offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
The Axtells: Wedding Photography & films offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
The Axtells: Wedding Photography & films offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
The Axtells: Wedding Photography & films is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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